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in the newborn or with malabsorption) or consumption of coagulation factors and
caused by vitamin K antagonist therapy platelets.

(e.g. warfarin). ■ Fresh frozen plasma is used in treatment of

■ Other common coagulation abnormalities multiple coagulation defects, or specifi c

are those in liver disease caused by defects if the appropriate concentrate is
reduced synthesis of coagulation factors not available, and in therapy for thrombotic
and in disseminated intravascular thrombocytopenic purpura.
coagulation (DIC), which causes

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